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by Seezer
Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:21 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Why a tie??
Replies: 18
Views: 2767

Re: Why a tie??

Also throwing my voice in support of the tie. I think it's fantastic! I always just thought it was part of his "formal" adventuring attire. In LC he wears it in Europe when he's not expecting to do any dirty archaeological jobs - and to add some class when rescuing his father, of course! -...
by Seezer
Thu Dec 26, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Do you think IJ’s time period accurate jacket would have made of a different leather?
Replies: 5
Views: 2089

Re: Do you think IJ’s time period accurate jacket would have made of a different leather?

Since Indy's is based on an A-2, I imagine his would've been of similar construction if he was actually around then. You can check out Wikipedia's article for more on them: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-2_jacket#Design_and_construction Basically most were horsehide, but they expanded to cow and go...
by Seezer
Sun Dec 08, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: I love the Wested standard exept for the leather color.
Replies: 8
Views: 2712

Re: I love the Wested standard exept for the leather color.

I've heard good things about Fiebing's dye to help get rid of the grey look in distressed points. This post has some pictures that show it off:

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by Seezer
Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:40 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Ordering my first Wested! Just need a little advice...
Replies: 3
Views: 2576

Re: Ordering my first Wested! Just need a little advice...

Welcome Seezer! The non-hero LC/CS Custom is indeed quite a bit different. For example I have an LC Hero with a 26“ back and it ends at the same spot my pro LC Custom ends with a 27“ back because the custom sits more against my neck. I recently ordered a LC/CS Custom as well and made the mistake of...
by Seezer
Sun Dec 01, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Ordering my first Wested! Just need a little advice...
Replies: 3
Views: 2576

Ordering my first Wested! Just need a little advice...

Ahoy all. Long time listener, first time caller :TOH: So I’m getting ready for my first Wested order. I’ve got it mostly set bar a few things I just wanted some advice on, if any of you folks can be kind enough to help out :D I’ll be going with a Crusade custom: Crusade because it's the best mov- I ...